Lunch & Learn: The People v. Mary Jones
When:
Tuesday, Oct 8 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT. copy to my calendar, iCal export
Where:
NYC Department of Records and Information Services 31 Chambers St Room 111, New York, NY 10007, United States (map)

Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series - an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal Archives and Library and the history of New York City.

On October 8th, Riah Lee Kinsey, MLS will offer a compelling exploration of the life and times of Mary Jones, the antebellum tabloid sensation whose 1836 felony case laid the foundation of archival visibility for New York City’s Black transgender community.